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Delish Bacon Wrapped BBQ Meatballs

Delish Bacon Wrapped BBQ Meatballs

Smoky bacon-wrapped beef meatballs brushed with a sweet-tangy BBQ glaze. Crispy edges, sticky finish—an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day or parties.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 24 meatballs fully cooked beef meatballs thawed if frozen; about bite-size
  • 12 slices bacon regular cut; cut each slice in half
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 jalapeño jalapeño thinly sliced, optional
  • 24 toothpicks toothpicks soak in water 10 minutes to reduce scorching
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top (for crispier bacon).
  • In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Wrap each meatball with a half slice of bacon, overlapping the ends slightly. Secure with a toothpick.
  • Brush each bacon-wrapped meatball generously with the BBQ glaze and arrange on the rack.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through and brushing with more glaze as needed, until bacon is browned and meatballs are heated through.
  • For extra crisp, broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  • Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and optional jalapeño slices. Serve with any remaining warm BBQ sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use regular-cut bacon for best wrapping and crisping. If using raw homemade meatballs, par-bake them first until nearly cooked before wrapping with bacon. Air fryer option: cook at 380°F for about 14 to 16 minutes, turning once.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg